MANDEEP KAUR LAMBA
Cranbourne East,VICTORIA
Summary
Perceptive, compassionate, enthusiastic, and exceptional eye for detail, with 8+ years of nursing experience working in different aspects of nursing including community, emergency, rehab, acute and complex care settings. Adept at quickly assessing patient conditions and providing care assistance to patients as per their medical and psycho-social needs. Dedicated to advocating patient needs and individualising plans for families and patients
Keen to apply for this position as I seek a position where I can combine my experience with my true love of community nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical-Surgical Unit
Jessie Mc Pherson Private Hospital
Clayton
06.2020 - Current
- Worked as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac/ Cardiothoracic Unit Ward 31 N at Jessie Mc Pherson Private Hospital in Clayton.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- As a hand hygiene auditor, make an ongoing effort to prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients and staff on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Peninsula Health
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked as a Registered Nurse at Peninsula Health in the Intensive care, Renal Respiratory ward, and Neuro-Stroke ward.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying the treating team and allied health teams and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Enrolled Endorsed Aged Care Nurse
Monash Health
Kingston, VIC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Worked as an Enrolled Endorsed Aged care nurse with Monash Health in a facility of
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Inbound Customer Care Service Provider
Accuro Private Health Insurance
New Zealand
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked as an Inbound Customer Care Service Provider at Accuro Private Health Insurance in New Zealand.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Monash Health
Clayton
06.2021
- Worked as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Monash Health in Clayton.
Endorsed Enrolled Aged Care Nurse
Villa Maria Catholic Homes
Pakenham, VIC
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate records of resident medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Reduced family and resident's anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Consistently received positive feedback from residents and their families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their stay.
- Contributed to higher staff morale by collaborating effectively with team members and assisting when needed during peak workload periods.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, sharing knowledge and guidance regarding facility policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for our residents.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate data entry and timely information retrieval.
- Implemented best practices in fall prevention strategies, significantly reducing the number of falls among assigned residents.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Monash University
12.2018
Critical Care Essentials course for Nurses -
Melbourne University
07.2021
Diploma of Nursing -
Chisholm TAFE
11.2013
Masters Degree in Therapeutic Nutrition and Dietetics -
Punjabi University (India)
Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Intensive Care) -
Monash University
01.2022
Skills
- Annual BLS and ALS competency
- Care Plan Development
- Competent in continually monitoring, reporting, recording and escalating patient assessments, backed by the ability to make sound independent clinical and ethical decisions for the care of patients
- Displaying compassion and empathy towards enhancing the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses and improving end-of-life care with the confidence to discuss difficult topics of end-of-life goals
- Providing a high standard of evidence-based and holistic patient care, performing assessments and interventions for all patients, keeping in mind their individual emotional, psychosocial, physical, and spiritual needs
- Maintaining open communication with patients, and concerned families, and providing information and education regarding their disease process, in a simple non-technical manner, all the while maintaining privacy and confidentiality
- Nursing staff leadership
- Ensure prompt resolution and de-escalating situations and successfully abated many sensitive and complex issues through the ability to debate, negotiate, and resolve conflict
- Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule
- Personable with a positive attitude; proven ability to interact effectively with people of diverse nationalities and comfortable working in multicultural settings
References
As per request.
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Monash Health
06.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical-Surgical Unit
Jessie Mc Pherson Private Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Peninsula Health
02.2019 - 05.2020
Enrolled Endorsed Aged Care Nurse
Monash Health
01.2015 - 01.2019
Endorsed Enrolled Aged Care Nurse
Villa Maria Catholic Homes
09.2014 - 02.2019
Inbound Customer Care Service Provider
Accuro Private Health Insurance
04.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Nursing -
Monash University
Critical Care Essentials course for Nurses -
Melbourne University
Diploma of Nursing -
Chisholm TAFE
Masters Degree in Therapeutic Nutrition and Dietetics -
Punjabi University (India)
Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Intensive Care) -
Monash University